November 12, 2026
Royal Caribbean formally named Legend of the Seas, its third Icon Class ship, in a Veterans Day ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on November 11. Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, the first woman to lead a U.S. unified combatant command, is the ship’s godmother.
The ship and its schedule
- Legend of the Seas is 248,663 gross tons and carries 5,610 guests. It entered service July 4, 2026 and spent its first season in Europe.
- After the ceremony, the ship sailed a special 3-night “Legend Naming Cruise” to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
- Its regular Caribbean program starts November 14, alternating 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale. Every sailing calls at CocoCay.
What it means for airline travelers
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 10 minutes from Port Everglades; Miami (MIA) is the backup with far more flights. Flying in a day early is the safe play, especially on standby.
- Saturday and Sunday turnaround days at Port Everglades fill Florida flights. Avoid listing on embarkation morning.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News: Royal Caribbean Names Legend in Veterans Day Ceremony
- Cruise Hive: Royal Caribbean Names History-Making General as New Ship’s Godmother
- CruiseMapper: RCI-Royal Caribbean names Gen. Lori J. Robinson godmother of Legend OTS
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